Greenhouse Cleaning

I am sure this is not the right time of year to be cleaning Greenhouses, as they are full of everything which is being overwintered - but I would be interested in when and how (ie with what) everyone cleans the glass on their greenhouses. Mine look filthy and its the number one job for next year. Thanks.

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I've never had a greenhouse, but I've just looked up some info - doesn't say when to clean the glass, but it does say it needs to be as clean as possible in the winter to let in sufficient light. So I think that might take care of your weekend...! I hope you did not find this answer "confrontational, hostile and rude", as another member on here has told me that is what he finds me...

Yea, wouldn't recommend that if the greenhouse is full. I'd use washing up liquid in water with a drop of vinegar, followed by a rinse with water and a bit of vinegar - leave the sterilising for when its empty.

Thanks guys - jeyes fluid in spring then, and washing up liquid and vinegar this weekend! Oh dear - I wanted a quiet one too! Hope it rains....

Bamboo - I must say, I've always found you confrontational, hostile and rude - but that's why I like talking to you!!! I must have missed something exciting,...will have to poke around until I find out what...

I usually do mine in early spring, if there are any plants in there I simply move 'em out. I used to try to grow winter crops but found it not worthwhile. I have an unusual GH in that the soil is waist high. I'll post a pic in my gallery. I use TCP with a spot of washing-up liquid to clean the glass and Amatillox to de-bug the soil.

I have problems in cleaning our greenhouse in that it always has plants in it. Also, it is very well ventlitated so fumigating candles are of limited use.
My main problem s moss growing along the joints on the outside of the roof. Anyone any ideas on how to remove/kill this?

I cleaned my greenhouse when I removed the shading from the glass and while it was reasonably empty...end of September. before filling it with overwintering plants. I used diluted Jeyes Fluid.....doing it at this time of year optimises light through the winter, especially as I use bubble wrap for insulation.
I don't bother removing moss from the joints inside or out....it stops draughts....lol

Cheeer up Bambo I too find it difficult answering sometimes because of the flak but on the whole I enyoy the different approaches to the same problem its good that we discuss and consider even argue at times? Then its up to the asker to decide which opinion to go with or not?
But never rudeness or one up manship! Replies should come with respect for opinions that may differ from our own after all thats how we learn and grow. So I say ignore them and carry on.

Of course I was joking - sorry if it didn't come across that way. I hope you're ok now. You are quite direct, but I've never interpreted it as rude - perhaps I am just very thick skinned but I dont think so. Like Drc says - ignore and carry on.

I wouldn't argue with direct at all - been told too often things like "you shoot straight from the hip" "no side to you" and "you call a spade a shovel" and was recently given a fridge magnet that reads "everyone is entitled to my opinion" so I think that message has been driven well and truly home! ;-))

Loss of eye contact is difficult in this media? The same time posting makes it awkward at times leading to misinterpretation?
I suppose I must have got use to you Bamboo! and would really miss your 'confrontations' makes me cross or laugh sometimes and sometimes I even agree.
I have noticed I can now spot some who's chat may turn awkward and try to steer clear of them but sometimes I do not succeeed. Silence is a great reply I always think (wish there was a button that just said you had read)?

Well you're obviously better than me at steering clear, Drc! Glad to hear you agree sometimes,and that you laugh sometimes, and being cross, well I can understand that too, I'm certainly not perfect...lively, possibly, but not perfect;-))

Well, cross, laughing, furious, whatever, they're all signs of life, aren't they? For which I'm becoming increasingly grateful as I get older...
Oh THAT's what your S and L mean Heron, I wondered. It is a pity we don't have a selection of smileys available on this site, it would be so much easier.

Ha, hah, lol, Drc. We have lots of things that get used on the site, but it only works if we all understand them, I guess - I had to ask recently what LMAO was, and LMSO, so I think I've got to grips with most of them now.

Sorry, muddywellie - thought we'd dealt with that already, I know how much you're looking forward to being outside with a bucket, sponge and rubber gloves.
It occurs to me that what we need is a spot called "Forum" where someone posts something and we can all ramble on loosely about whatever it is, then it wouldn't matter if we all got off subject, so to speak. They have that on another site I belong to and it works quite well.

I have no idea - presumably a general cleaner/odd job man might mean you run the risk of getting the glass broken or, worse, your plants splashed.
Just thought, what about asking a window cleaner, if you have one anywhere or can get hold of one?

I too have asked about smileys and been told "they have been added to the list for consideration". Just a few days ago I suggested various Sections for "other matters"...not specifically gardening.... but have not had a reply.
It is difficult to judge the "written word" sometimes....but give people the benefit of the doubt...unless they are particuarlarly obstreperous....................